Byard and the Bears agreed Sunday on a two-year, $15 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. In Chicago, Byard should settle in as the team's starting free safety as a replacement for Eddie Jackson, whom the Bears released in February. Between stops with the Titans and Eagles last season, Byard recorded a career-high 122 tackles in 16 games, but the historically ball-hawking defensive back recorded just two turnovers (one interception, one fumble recovery). Heading into his age-31 season in 2024, Byard's best years are most likely behind him, but his addition should still help bolster a Bears secondary that was often leaky in 2023.
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Byard and the Bears agreed Sunday on a two-year, $15 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. In Chicago, Byard should settle in as the team's starting free safety as a replacement for Eddie Jackson, whom the Bears released in February. Between stops with the Titans and Eagles last season, Byard recorded a career-high 122 tackles in 16 games, but the historically ball-hawking defensive back recorded just two turnovers (one interception, one fumble recovery). Heading into his age-31 season in 2024, Byard's best years are most likely behind him, but his addition should still help bolster a Bears secondary that was often leaky in 2023.
Philadelphia plans to release Byard in a move that frees up over $13 million in cap space, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Byard joined the Eagles midway through the 2023 season via trade from the Titans, and he recorded a total career-high 122 tackles between the two teams. The veteran safety is still playing at an excellent level, but the cap savings made possible by his release for Philadelphia makes the move a no-brainer for the team. Byard should have no issue finding a starting role elsewhere in the league.
Byard is on pace for a career year in 2023, and now he'll have a chance to compete for a championship with Philadelphia. He figures to start at safety for the Eagles in the near future, possibly as soon as in Week 8 at Washington.
Team
Chicago Bears
Birthdate
8/17/1993 (30)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 212 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 3; Pk (TEN)
Birthplace
Lithonia, GA, USA
Position
SAF
College
Middle Tennessee
Experience
9th season
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2023 - 2024
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2016 - 2024
(8 seasons)
Previous Game
9
Final
32
5
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Post Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
5
0
0
0
2023 Regular Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
80
42
1
0
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1/15
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L 9-32
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5
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5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1/7
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L 10-27
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7
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2
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9
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0
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0
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0
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0
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12/31
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L 31-35
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8
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3
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11
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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12/25
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W 33-25
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3
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0
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3
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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12/18
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L 17-20
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2
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3
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5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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12/10
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L 13-33
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3
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2
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5
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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